[MOD] Navigation Bar for Epic on CM10

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I really like the Nexus-style NavBar, but the default height when I set the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" value in build.prop is too high at 48 px. I created a flashable zip for the Epic on CM10 that sets the height to 36px. It does not automatically add the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" value though, you have to do that yourself.

This mod was created using the framework-res.apk from the cm-10-20130120-NIGHTLY-epicmtd build.I can confirm it works with that one, but it may (or may not) work with earlier builds. Make sure you have a backup :)

Installation
  • Edit system/build.prop to add qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
  • Reboot/flash the zip

Hope you like it.

Special thanks to Ahmedabad for the guide on editing framework-res.apk and to Jamshedpur for the guide on using apktool.
 

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Another cool thing I discovered is that once you add "qemu-hw.mainkeys=0" to build.prop and reboot, the System settings > System menu now displays a "Navigation Bar" option. You can add and modify your buttons there!

I added a search button, and made the menu button display all the time, and not by application. I'm loving CM10 more every day!
 

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markmorto said:
Just worked on fresh install for me - what happened after you flashed it?
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Well after I flashed, I just reboot and it just stays on the Cyanogenmod logo and it never boots
but I'll try a clean install now and see if it works that way

Edit:
oops! I feel stupid I know why it wont work I'm on cm-10.1-20130120-NIGHTLY-epicmtd
totally dint not pay attention to the .1 haha
 
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Nekogarushia said:
Well after I flashed, I just reboot and it just stays on the Cyanogenmod logo and it never boots
but I'll try a clean install now and see if it works that way

Edit:
oops! I feel stupid I know why it wont work I'm on cm-10.1-20130120-NIGHTLY-epicmtd
totally dint not pay attention to the .1 haha
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

That will do it! I have a zip for that one too - the only problem is that in landscape mode, the buttons think the screen is taller than it is, and the buttons seem far apart. It works great in regular portrait mode, though. Here, give it a try and let me know if you like it.
 

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Nekogarushia

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markmorto said:
That will do it! I have a zip for that one too - the only problem is that in landscape mode, the buttons think the screen is taller than it is, and the buttons seem far apart. It works great in regular portrait mode, though. Here, give it a try and let me know if you like it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Alright! thanks I'm going to try it right now !

Edit:
That worked great! :D thanks
 
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I dunno why my build.prop can't be edited using root explore, even I've made the permission become R/W..
:( any solution editing my build.prop?
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theowoll said:
I dunno why my build.prop can't be edited using root explore, even I've made the permission become R/W..
:( any solution editing my build.prop?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium
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I always use the editor that comes with the CM 10 File explorer. You just have to make sure you go into Settings and enable root access.
 
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markmorto said:
I'll have to flash it this weekend and put a new framework-res.apk together!
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There was already a mod linked in the 10.1 thread. It looks like a case of multiple people working on it. When there wasn't a link to a working framework-res the one in this thread worked. When there wasn't one in this thread, the one in the 10.1 worked.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G running CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)
 
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mordant23 said:
There was already a mod linked in the 10.1 thread. It looks like a case of multiple people working on it. When there wasn't a link to a working framework-res the one in this thread worked. When there wasn't one in this thread, the one in the 10.1 worked.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G running CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Thanks for the tip - I'll try and flash my original first to see if it works before I start making a new one!
 
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markmorto said:
Thanks for the tip - I'll try and flash my original first to see if it works before I start making a new one!
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If it helps, I tried the version in this thread and I got the never ending CyanogenMod boot animation.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G running CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)
 
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    markmorto
    I really like the Nexus-style NavBar, but the default height when I set the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" value in build.prop is too high at 48 px. I created a flashable zip for the Epic on CM10 that sets the height to 36px. It does not automatically add the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" value though, you have to do that yourself.

    This mod was created using the framework-res.apk from the cm-10-20130120-NIGHTLY-epicmtd build.I can confirm it works with that one, but it may (or may not) work with earlier builds. Make sure you have a backup :)

    Installation
    • Edit system/build.prop to add qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
    • Reboot/flash the zip

    Hope you like it.

    Special thanks to Ahmedabad for the guide on editing framework-res.apk and to Jamshedpur for the guide on using apktool.
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    markmorto
    Nekogarushia said:
    Well after I flashed, I just reboot and it just stays on the Cyanogenmod logo and it never boots
    but I'll try a clean install now and see if it works that way

    Edit:
    oops! I feel stupid I know why it wont work I'm on cm-10.1-20130120-NIGHTLY-epicmtd
    totally dint not pay attention to the .1 haha
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    That will do it! I have a zip for that one too - the only problem is that in landscape mode, the buttons think the screen is taller than it is, and the buttons seem far apart. It works great in regular portrait mode, though. Here, give it a try and let me know if you like it.
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    Nekogarushia
    markmorto said:
    That will do it! I have a zip for that one too - the only problem is that in landscape mode, the buttons think the screen is taller than it is, and the buttons seem far apart. It works great in regular portrait mode, though. Here, give it a try and let me know if you like it.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Alright! thanks I'm going to try it right now !

    Edit:
    That worked great! :D thanks
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    mordant23
    markmorto said:
    I'll have to flash it this weekend and put a new framework-res.apk together!
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    There was already a mod linked in the 10.1 thread. It looks like a case of multiple people working on it. When there wasn't a link to a working framework-res the one in this thread worked. When there wasn't one in this thread, the one in the 10.1 worked.

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G running CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)
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    markmorto
    Updated zip for the 02-15 experimental CM10.1 build

    I just added a new zip for the latest (experimental) 10.1 to the OP.

    Enjoy!
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